TV + Internet
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Introduction
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Major Approaches
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Pros and Cons
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Conclusion
Introduction
Internet TV
Television
Internet
Great Quality
Supreme Comfort
Simplicity
Large Selection
Instant Access
Reduced Advertisement
Introduction
Internet TV Today
• Evolution of the industry
DVD by mail
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Online Streaming
Major Approaches
Pay-Per-View Services
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Amazon VOD
iTunes (Apple)
Qriocity (Sony)
Vudu (Walmart)
Subscription Services
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Hulu.com/Hulu Plus
MLB.TV
Netflix
Google TV
Major Approaches
Hardwares
• Game Consoles
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Xbox 360
PS3
Wii
• Blu-Ray Players and Home Theater Systems
Major Approaches
Hardwares
• Web-Enabled TV
• Dedicated boxes
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LogitechRevue (Google TV)
Roku
Boxee
Apple TV
• Others
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Wireless Display Technology (Intel)
HDMI Cord (e.g. Auvio DVI to HDMI cable)
Pros and Cons
Pros:
• Instant Access to favorite
shows and movies
• Expands On-Demand choices
• Offers more venues
• Bye-Bye to coaxial cables
and cable boxes
• Remote Digital Data Storage
• Reduced Advertisements
Pros and Cons
Cons:
Conclusion
Current Movements in Internet TV:
• Services will be added to existing hardware
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Example: Netflix on game consoles
• Prices decrease in current hardware and services
• Young products and services
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Room for improvement
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No industry leader
Conclusion
The Future of Internet TV:
• Strengthened company relationships between
cable providers and Internet TV
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Seamless interactivity
• DVDs will become obsolete
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Media going digital
• TV apps
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Example: Clicker.com